Mt Paektu UNESCO Global Geopark

UNESCO Global Geopark, inscribed 2025, in KP. Hike to Lake Chon, a vast caldera lake formed by a major eruption in 946 A.D., and explore volcanic features such as lava towers, hot springs, and mushroom-shaped rocks along Mt. Paektu’s summit rim. Experience geothermal activity at Rimyongsu Falls, where magma-heated groundwater cascades from volcanic rock, and unwind in nearby hot springs surrounded by alpine landscapes. Discover food traditions based on potato starch, shaped by the community’s adaptation to a cold, mountainous climate.